Zebra Technologies T300 User Manual
ZEBRA PERSONAL PRINTER LINE™
Zebra
THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER
T300
User's Guide
Zebra T300 Printer
User’s Guide
Customer order # 547000L
Manufacturer part # 547000LB Rev. 1
ZebraT300 Printer Us ers Guide
Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary i nfor mati on of Zebra Technologies Corpor ation. It is intended solely for the information and
use of parties operating and maintaining the e quipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies
Corporation.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation. All specifications and signs are subject to
change without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limi ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Thi s equipm e nt generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
In order to insure compliance, this printer must be used with Shielded Commu n ication Cables.
“The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corp oration could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissio ns from dig i tal apparatus as set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
CE Compliance
If the accompanying printer displays the CE mark, it also meets EMC directive 89/336/EEC, with ammendments effective at the
time of manufacture.
Liability Disclaimer
Zebra Technologies Corporation takes steps to assure that its published Engineering specificati on s a nd Manuals are correct;
however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not
apply to you.
Copyrights
This copyrighted manual and the label printer described herein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. All rights are
reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the la bel printer may result in imprisonment of up to one
year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Zebra, ZPL, and ZPL II are registered trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corp.
© Zebra Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Additional Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting Up the Zeb ra T3 00 Prin te r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ZebraNet™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preventive Maint ena nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Cover latches
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Media cover
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Media spindle guide
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Printhead release lever
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Media guide
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Peel-off release lever
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Peel bar
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Peel-off roller
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Platen roller
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Printhead
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Media width adjust. thumbwheel
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Thermal tra n sfer sw i tch
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Power light and Feed key
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Media sensors
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Media spindle
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Take label sensor
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Tear-off bar
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Ribbon tension ad just . knob
Figure 1. Printer Overview
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Introduction
This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your
printer. To print labels, tags, or tickets with the Zebra T300 printer, refer to
the instructions included with the software you are using to create the label.
Unpacking and Inspection
Save the carton and all packin g materia ls in case shippi ng is eve r require d.
Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment.
Reporting Damage
If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:
• Immediately notify the shippi n g compan y of the damage .
• Retain all packaging materi al for shippin g compan y inspec tio n.
• File a damage report wit h the shippin g compan y and no tif y your local
distributor and Zebra Technologies Corporat ion of the damag e.
Zebra Technologies Corpora ti on is not respon sibl e for any damage incurred
dur in g shipment of the equip men t and will no t repa ir this damage under war ranty. Immediate notification of damage to the shipping company or its
insuring agency will generally result in ensuring any damage claim validity
and ult im ate monet ary compens a tion.
Additional Requirements
• Shielded data cable—se ria l or parallel, depen ding on which data communication method you prefer to use.
• Power cord—for 230 VAC operation only (120 VAC units come with a
power cord).
• ZPL II Programming Guide, if you are going to use ZPL II to design
label formats for the Zebra T300. To obtain a copy, mail or fax in the
card at the back of thi s boo k .
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